Job Description
Join a team that truly supports you— personally,\nprofessionally, and clinically.
Sandwich Veterinary Hospital, a thriving 3-doctor practice\nin beautiful northern Illinois, is excited to welcome a full-time Veterinary\nAssociate to our growing team! Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or a\nbrand-new graduate, you’ll find mentorship, collaboration, and genuine\nwork-life balance here.
What You’ll Do
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- Provide\n high-quality preventative, medical, and surgical care
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Manage\n wellness, sick-pet, and urgent cases during regular business hours only\n
Perform\n routine and advanced small animal procedures\n
Communicate\n clearly and compassionately with clients\n
Collaborate\n with our doctor team on case management and medical decision-making\n
Explore\n optional ruminant or swine cases if desired\n
Build\n leadership skills, with opportunities to train toward a future Medical\n Director role\n
About Our Hospital
We provide a wide range of services with tools that make\nyour work more efficient and your care more effective :
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Advanced\n surgical suite with soft-tissue, orthopedic, and laser surgery options\n
Comprehensive\n dentistry services supported by digital dental radiography\n
In-house\n laboratory for fast diagnostics and confident decision-making\n
Digital\n full-body radiography and strong teleconsultation resources\n
A\n fully stocked pharmacy with trusted pharmaceuticals and preventatives\n
What We Offer
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Highly\n competitive ProSal compensation\n
Bonuses\n including sign on, retention, and relocation if needed\n
Health,\n life, and disability insurance\n
401(k)\n with employer match\n
Paid\n vacation, sick time, and holidays\n
Coverage\n for state license and DEA renewals\n
\nNo After-Hours On-Call\n
Robust\n opportunities for leadership training and career growth\n
As part of the NVA Illinois Mentorship Program, you’ll\nreceive :
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Dedicated\n one-on-one support from Illinois Mentor Dr. Emily Doemland\n
A wellness-focused\n program emphasizing stress management and healthy work habits\n
Opportunities\n to connect with other new grads through social events, workshops, and\n team-building activities\n
Located just one hour southwest of Chicago, Sandwich offers\na small-town charm. Sandwich is known for its friendly atmosphere, safe\nneighborhoods, and close-knit community feel. It’s the kind of place where\nclients know you by name, local businesses greet you like family, and the pace\nof life is refreshingly relaxed—all without sacrificing access to modern\namenities.
Ready to make your next move?
Join a hospital that’s committed to helping you build the\ncareer you’ve always wanted.
Start your veterinary journey with us—we can’t wait to meet\nyou!